Pet Pals Bark & Learn

Educated Sitters, Happy Pets! Ready for a pet care revolution? Join us on as we spill the tea on why hiring educated professional pet sitters is the modern pet parent's secret weapon. From time-managed joy to passion-infused care, this episode spills all the deets for a paw-sitively awesome pet experience.

Dive into a holiday adventure with 'Holiday Hazards: Paw-Safe Festive Fun!' Join us as we unwrap the mysteries of pet safety during this jolly season. From chocolate conundrums and yuletide yummies to exploring the pitfalls of festive foliage, we've got your furry friends covered. Listen for engaging insights, laughter, and a special call to action in this episode of Pet Pals Bark and Learn Podcast. Let's make this holiday a tail-wagging, hazard-free celebration for all our beloved pets!

Welcome, dear listeners, to Pet Pals Bark & Learn Podcast. Today, we're embarking on a special journey into the world of Halloween safety for our four-legged companions. As the leaves change colors and a crisp chill fills the air, our thoughts turn to the enchanting festivities of Halloween. Amidst the excitement of costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treaters, it's paramount that we extend our care and consideration to our beloved pets. In this episode, we'll not only explore the fundamental tips for a pet-safe Halloween but also delve into the nuanced interactions with costumed revelers at your door. So, whether you have a fluffy feline, a bouncy pup, or perhaps an exotic pet with a penchant for the mysterious, join us as we navigate the ins and outs of ensuring a howling good time for all during this spooktacular season. Stay tuned, pet enthusiasts, as we unwrap the secrets to a harmonious Halloween for you and your furry companions. Until then, sit back, relax, and let the Pet Pals Bark & Learn Podcast be your guide to a safe and joyful celebration with your pets.

It's fascinating to observe how the pet sitting and dog walking industry has evolved since Pet Pals embarked on this journey. Twelve years ago, the pet sitting industry was still in its nascent stage, with limited options for pet parents seeking reliable and professional care for their beloved companions. Most were at the mercy and inconvenience of deciding between staying home and the freedom of living their way. Pet Pals LLC emerged as an early pioneer, setting new standards of convenience and revolutionizing the way we care for pets through "your way" care. In the past 12 years, Pet Pals LLC has touched the lives of an incredible number of people and their pets. The sheer volume of individuals and furry companions who have been helped and supported is a testament to the exceptional services provided by Pet Pals. From dog walking to in-home pet sitting, from overnight stays to nail trims and dog mentoring, Pet Pals has consistently offered a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each pet and their parent. What sets Pet Pals apart is not only our expertise, certifications, and knowledge in pet care but also our unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction. Clients repeatedly express their appreciation for the flexibility, communication, and convenience provided by Pet Pals. By giving pet parents the peace of mind that their beloved companions are well cared for, Pet Pals enables you to live your life to the fullest, knowing that your pets are in safe, loving, and trusting hands. As we celebrate Pet Pals LLC's 12th birthday, let us acknowledge the countless happy clients whose positive feedback reinforces the company's dedication to excellence. Pet Pals has not only provided exceptional care for pets but has also become an indispensable part of the lives of many pet parents. Here's to 12 years of outstanding service, and may Pet Pals continue to thrive and bring joy to both pets and their humans for many years to come. Thank you. All my love. Pet Pal Keli

It’s Pet Sitter’s week y’all! So, let’s kick it off by tackling the number one question many pet owners have, “How do I know if my dog would do better in a kennel, going to doggie daycare, or having you (a Pet Sitter) come over?”

This is Pet Pal Keli from Pet Pals and today a new episode to the Pet Pals Bark & Learn Podcast dropped. More people than ever are including their pets in Holiday get-togethers, and making a lot pets happy in the process, on this show, I sit down to discuss the ideas, the opportunities, and the strategies to keep your pet safe from Holiday Hazards. Pet education and your ability to make well-informed decisions about your pets, or future pets, is the starting foundation toward achieving everyone’s goals. And in doing so, Pet Pals maximizes the value for you and our ability to be here for you in the way you need us at every step of your pet journey. Please enjoy this ongoing series at no cost to you and no membership requirement. Pet Pal Keli is an experienced mentor, Fear Free trained and certified, and positive reinforcement advocate. She is a native mentor, pet sitter and dog walker with more than 15 years of working experience in the industry. Special thank you to Vet Med for the guidance in this piece.

Dog walkers bring seemingly endless benefits and certainly those well beyond walking the dog and picking up poop. It's National Dog Walker Appreciation Day! Have you thanked your Dog Walker?

Is your dog lost in the shuffle of your busy family’s back to school schedule or lonely and bored? Pet Pal Keli is talking about 3 activities for keeping your dog active and tended-to during the school year.

The excitement is in the air. The first day of school is almost here! Children are not the only ones affected by the beginning of the school year. Your dog too is affected by the change in routines. As always though, Pet Pals has you covered. In this Bark & Learn episode Pet Pal Keli is talking about how to help your dog through the Back to School transition.

11 years ago, I embarked on a new adventure with the mission to improve people’s quality of life through improving the lives of their pets. The dream, at the time, brought visions of loving pets and happier people. In other words, people can be busy, live and work the lives they want, and still have the cared for loving pet that brings them so much joy. Moreover, they can have all of this in a way that truly made their lives easier. Thus, Pet Pals was born!

Beyond the the “ick” factor. Ticks are just plain creepy. Who wants to discover their dog is carrying around a tick or ticks sucking on your pets’ blood? Or worse, who wants to find a tick on themselves? Talking about 5 places to look for ticks on your pets, come listen!

Let's face it no one enjoys sharing an environment with anyone farting, so here is some information to help you understand why your pet has to fart and what you can do to help.

Oftentimes puppies (like humans) are very much individuals, independent, and how you interact with them is best when situational and according to them. However, there are some universal truths that; regardless of breed, background, or situation, that always hold true. Pet Pals is talking about what your puppy needs from you in this Bark & Learn Podcast episode.

As Professional Pet Sitters, you might imagine that we strive to be the best caretakers of your pet while you are away. And you’re right! Some characteristics of a Professional Pet Sitter might seem obvious, but truly being invested in a pet is hard work that involves lots of care, love, time, education and passion. We encourage you to listen to this Podcast. Here at Pet Pals, our job is our passion. Professional pet care is what we love to do, and so we make sure to encompass all the traits listed. However, before hiring any pet sitter, it is important to evaluate whether the person you hire is best suited for your pet or not. Here are the top 4 characteristics of a Professional Pet Sitter.

We love our pets and want to protect them while giving them the best care possible. Many of us have to go to work daily leaving our pets alone for many hours. We may even have to leave them for a weekend or a week or two. Why Hire a Pet Sitter? Listen for the Fair and impartial list!

Do you brush your dog's teeth? Worrying about how to clean your dog’s teeth is normal. Pet Pals has identify some pain points and is talking you through a step by step guide you need to take to make cleaning your dog’s teeth as painless as possible. You’ll want specific supplies, lots of patience and teeth-friendly treats. One big piece of wisdom: The earlier you start cleaning your dog’s teeth, the better. Listen Now!

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! In this episode of the Pet Pals Bark & Learn Podcast you will learn 3 Tips to Keep Your Dog's Teeth Clean without feeling as if it’s a chore for you and your pet.. Keeping a dog or cat’s mouth healthy is a key part of overall good health; after all, the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body.

As we close out and celebrate 2021, we look back on the year of resilience. Pet Pals' mission to be the premier pet services company proudly serving Sioux Falls and the surrounding area and our core value to give back once again remained strong and consistent throughout 2021. In fact, it was this mission and all of Pet Pals' values that brought us out of 2020 in a position well prepared for this year of toughness and resolve.

If you ask the members of our caring community, you’re likely to find hundreds of wonderful reasons to choose in-home pet sitter from Pet Pals when going away. But to help busy pet parents like you, we've whittled it down to a much more readable three reasons.

Do you see what I see? Let’s slide in feet first and briefly decode some dog body language right in time for Christmas. Your dog is talking to you, are you listening? You are your dog’s best, loudest, and strongest advocate! Pet Pals releases another Bark & Learn to help our community and assist people in living the lives they want while having the loved, well cared for, and well-behaved pets they deserve! Pet Pals Bark & Learn provides FREE community education to help keep pets and kids safe and teaches families how to do just that.